“I worked for Big Pharma. What I saw will shock you” - 5 day snorkeling vacations to doctors - California Big Pharma reps giving doctors $15,000 Birkin handbags - $6,000 Armani suits and expensed it on their expense reports - Strip clubs, lap dances, you name it - Rent a box

Recognize great work regularly—privately and publicly. A simple “thank you” or shoutout in a team meeting can boost morale, reinforce positive behavior, and increase employee engagement.

Why do engagement efforts fail? Because most companies “launch and forget.” Real employee experience happens when you design, test, listen, and redesign—on repeat. Culture + Technology + Space are the things you should focus on. It’s a loop. And it works.

Around 81% of Gen X workers say that their current job doesn’t pay enough to make them feel financially secure, per FORTUNE. Read more: unusualwhales.com/news/25-of-old…

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To truly support employee well-being, leaders need to move beyond superficial gestures like wellness programs and instead foster a genuine culture of care grounded in trust, empathy, and psychological safety. s.hbr.org/3OgBsBi

When Persuasion Doesn’t Work: The Third Way to Win

Gen Xers (ages 45-60) are the likeliest to say they are not completely financially secure currently (84%), compared to 80% of Gen Zers (ages 18-28), 79% of millennials (ages 29-44) and 69% of baby boomers (ages 61-79), per Bankrate.

62% of Gen Z would choose to get financial advice from social media over traditional financial advisers, per MW

Employee recognition reduces turnover, which saves you money. Employees want to know the work they are putting in is making a positive impact—to the overall business goals, to the team and with the customers.

COURT DOCS: The Workday lawsuit hit a new level. A federal judge said their AI system may have blocked HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of job applicants from getting interviews. “Denied employment recommendations” … by an algorithm. The judge says the case can move forward. Here’s

"51% of Gen Z members think that a 9-to-5 job isn't essential for achieving financial success. Instead, they're looking elsewhere, relying on side hustles, entrepreneurship and investing to get them to their goals," per MW

When people experience gratitude from their manager, they're more productive. And when teams believe that their colleagues respect and appreciate them, they perform better. s.hbr.org/3587N7q

After paying for essentials, the lowest-earning 40% of households had very little money left over. Some actually spent more on essential items than they earned in 2023 ow.ly/yFfK50WCjCQ

The Suffering Of Student Borrowers zerohedge.com/personal-finan…

One of the most underrated aspects of your career is having an emergency fund. Especially with how prevalent layoffs are right now, you need a few extra bucks stashed away in case of a rainy day. Job searching is stressful enough as it is. If you add worrying about how you’re

The damage from one layoff can last 15 years. - Wages: 15%–25% lower for up to 15 years - Longer unemployment spells - Even higher mortality risk The harm is worse in downturns…especially for women and older workers. The worrying part? The economy isn’t creating enough good

With corporate HR focusing on employee wellbeing, Mark C. Crowley article offers great points on unlocking the #1 driver of wellbeing, fostering community and inclusiveness within your teams.

Tell me… how many people in your network are months deep into job searches, sending 100+ apps, zero interviews? Forget the unemployment rate... let's look at the real picture. thejobchicksinsideredge.substack.com/p/forget-the-u…